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Green Holidays

Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and even Festivas - all different holidays, but ingrained in each, is an element of glitz, glitter and gift-giving. How does the American style of celebration reconcile with another movement sweeping the United States, the desire to be "green"? During the holiday season, the National Science foundation asks what steps could help make the holiday season a bit "greener".

How To Have A Greener Holiday

Follow these simple steps for a greener holiday tree!

Packing Green: Reduce, Reuse, Or Compost?
What is the best way to minimize the packaging you use during the holiday season?

Packing Green: Sustainable Packaging

Minimizing packing and selecting eco-friendly packing help make for a "greener" holiday season.

Packing Green: Sustainable Gifts
Thoughtful gift giving is one way of minimizing trash

Green Spending: "Green" Gifts And Happiness
Is it truly the thought that counts when it comes to gift giving?

Green Spending: Choosing "Greener" Gifts
Gifts that relate life experiences extend the life of the gift, thereby making them "greener" and less costly.

Christmas Trees: Paper Or Plastic?
Which tree is truly "greener"?